held up in 3rd, ridden to go 2nd and edged left 1 1/2f out, wandered under pressure, no impression on easy winner final furlong
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, progress to lead over 2f out, stayed on well to draw clear inside final furlong, easily
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, no impression and bumped by rival 1 1/2f out, no extra, eased inside final furlong
The first running of this but a very disappointing turnout, though by no means easy to predict. RADANPOUR made a successful debut over 1m1f at the Curragh where he had Jacobean two lengths behind. This is a much longer trip and both should be suited though the winner has more scope and he's taken to confirm the form. King Christophe is taking a step up in grade after beating two rivals in a Limerick handicap, though at least we know he'll stay the trip and handle the ground so he's no forlorn hope.
Jacobean (IRE) 11-10fav (9-5) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, progress approaching straight, ridden to challenge under 2f out, no impression in 3rd final 100 yards, 3rd of 14, 2 1/4l behind Radanpour (9-5) at Tipperary 1m 1f mdn stks sft in Apr.
Radanpour (IRE) 2-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride, chased leaders, 7th halfway, pushed along approaching straight and 3rd 2f out, kept on well inside final furlong to lead close home, won at Tipperary 1m 1f mdn stks sft in Apr beating Novis Adventus (9-5) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
King Christophe (IRE) 4-1 (9-7) 2nd early, soon settled 3rd, improved to 2nd over 4f out, pressed leader travelling well entering straight, ridden to lead over 2f out, asserted over 1f out, kept on strongly final furlong, comfortably, won at Limerick 1m 3f 3yo hcp sft in Apr beating Vilman (9-10) by 6l, 3 ran.
